39 Weeks

Our 39 week appointment has come and gone (3.16.09). After all the previous contractions, I honestly didn't think I'd make it to 39 weeks...nor did Mary. But here I am, measuring over 40 weeks, with a predicted 8+ pound baby still growing and comfortably hanging out inside of me. (Clarification: SHE'S comfortable. Me, not so much).

At our last ultra-sound (I think it was at 38 weeks) the tech was taking measurements, and when she got to the baby's belly, said, "Oh my, that's a big belly!" Better a big belly than I HEAD, I suppose....

My next appointment will be on Monday, 3.23.09. My midwife and I were talking how it'd be nice to have her before then, and when she mentioned having her on the day of the appointment, I told her it was my brother-in-law's birthday. Her face got a little serious/concerned, and she said, "Well, do you like him at least?" Which I found to be a hilarious questions. I wasn't telling her because I DIDN'T want the baby born on that day....just telling her as an aside. (No worries, I still like you, Adam).